The Taratibu Youth Association (TYA) from the United States of America, and the Pinelands Creative Workshop (PCW) from Barbados have joined forces to host an intensive, interactive, youth-focused workshop on mental health, arts, and cultural expression. Developed by leading mental health experts from the University of Maryland Global Campus and Georgetown University, the initiative addresses…
The energy was electric at the National Botanical Gardens last evening as thousands turned out to support the finalists in the Banks Party Monarch competition. The gardens were a kaleidoscope of color, packed with patrons carrying chairs and umbrellas, dressed in vibrant outfits, and ready to enjoy the show. By the end of the night,…
As Barbados charges forward with its year-long “On the Road to 60” celebrations, honoring six decades of independence and its vibrant journey as a parliamentary republic, the nation’s literary community has stepped directly into the spotlight. Last evening, against the backdrop of the Radisson Aquatica Resort, acclaimed author, publisher, and founder of Passionate Words Editing…
It all went down last Saturday at the Olympus theatres where the Barbados E-Sports/Shadwayne Gaming Frutee Cap to Crown tournament was held. Gamers from all over the island came together to compete against each other in Tekken 8, Super Smash Bros and EA Sports FC 26 and it was epic. Usually to enter any event,…
Close to 100 local chefs and mixologists will compete in the 2026 Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) Taste of Barbados Competition, slated for Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17 at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre (LESC). BHTA Special Projects Manager, Tessalee Moore, explained that registration for the bi-annual qualifier for the award-winning BHTA…
Barbados is taking a monumental step toward quantifying the “unquantifiable.” New research has revealed that the harm accumulated during the period of enslavement exceeds $3 to $4 Trillion Barbados Dollars, marking a definitive shift in the global conversation on reparations. Dr. Coleman Bazelon, lead researcher and President of Public Interest Experts Inc., presented the staggering…
The energy is building for next weekend’s Barbados Reggae Weekend, as Kensington Oval prepares to host a lineup that bridges local rising stars with international legends. Organizers have confirmed that burgeoning artist Mastaa T will take the stage, while the weekend reaches its crescendo on Sunday, April 26th, with a headlining performance by global icon…
For many, crocheting is a quiet retreat or a rhythmic way to decompress after a long day. For Abigail Gordon, the artist and entrepreneur behind Ofcourse Knot, the craft is less about relaxation and more about reaching new heights. After a decade of perfecting her stitches, she isn’t just making clothing items, she is weaving…
The Wait Is Over! Barbados Reggae Weekend 2026 takes over as it is moving to the legendary Kensington Oval this April with a massive three-night lineup that blends foundation legends with the hottest names in modern dancehall. Organizers officially launched the season this week with media personality Shadae Lewis at the helm as M.C. During…
After 60 Years, the Year of the Fire Horse has Recurred! The Chinese new year is the annual 15-day Chinese festival that commences with the new moon that takes place between January 21st and February 20th. This year it commenced on February 17th, the first day of the Lunar New Year, and will conclude on…
